By Charly SHELTON Human trafficking is a growing problem in America and California is the worst state for cases of human trafficking, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Data for 2018 is still being tabulated, but in 2017 California saw 1,305 cases reported. The next highest state, Texas, saw 792 in the same year. […]
During heavy rains safety personnel remind drivers to be more cautious when taking to the road. By Mary O’KEEFE Maybe it’s our drought memory, but it seems we have been receiving an unusual amount of rain in Southern California. But historically that is not the case. “It is not unusual to have back-to-back storms,” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale City Council meeting on Tuesday night covered several issues facing the city, and celebrated those that make the city special. Mayor Zareh Sinanyan read a proclamation recognizing Korean American Day, Jan. 13. This is the 116th year since the first Korean immigrants came to the United States. Jan. 13 is […]
I Wanna Be … Just Like Bob Earlier this month, the Crescenta Valley lost a special man, someone who was the first to raise his hand when volunteers were needed, who didn’t shy away from making time for others. I’m talking about Bob Fletcher. Bob and his family lived in the Crescenta Valley for […]
“A large drop of sun lingered on the horizon and then dripped over and was gone, and the sky was brilliant over the spot where it had gone, and a torn cloud, like a bloody rag, hung over the spot of its going. And dusk crept over the sky from the eastern horizon, and darkness […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It’s clear that getting old is not easy. For most there are more and more doctor appointments, endless prescriptions and less social time. Loneliness can be a symptom of aging, especially for those who have lost their spouse. Although depression is not a normal symptom of aging, older adults are at an […]
All are Invited Please join the Montrose/Verdugo City/Sparr Heights Neighborhood Assn. (MVSNA) at its annual membership meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post located at 4011 La Crescenta Ave. Updates provided on neighborhood issues, board elections will be held and input solicited from members. Refreshments! CVCA to Kick […]
“Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery.” ~ Florence Nightingale By Mary O’KEEFE The art of healing is being explored in the hallways of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The current Healing Arts Exhibit, now on display on the third and fourth floors of […]
Jan. 11 2700 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, the front glass door was smashed, the cash register at a store was stolen as was the cash and several rooms were ransacked at 3:46 a.m. 1200 block of Green Lane in La Cañada, a resident found the door leading to the master bedroom had […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A fraternity is under suspension following the death on Saturday of a Crescenta Valley High School graduate. City of Irvine police and the Orange County fire authorities responded to a call at 9:42 a.m. on Saturday. The victim, Noah Domingo, 18, was found at a home, off campus, near Turtlerock Drive, said […]